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Lost Gems – Godzilla Generations (Dreamcast)
Hello and welcome to a special instalment in Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been forgotten, abandoned or just removed from sale. We will be celebrating Godzilla Day, the anniversary that occurred earlier this week, by covering the Japanese exclusive release that was a launch title for the Dreamcast. So it…
Lost Gems – ILLBLEED (Dreamcast)
Hello and welcome to the final instalment of Lost Gems, rounding off the special Halloween month. In this series I cover games that are lost, abandoned and no longer available in any official capacity. To end the off the spookiest of all months, I will be discussing a niche horror title that was commercially unsuccessful,…
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by Bubby Darkstar, Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion is an absurdist first person shooter, set in Amerikaw that is being invaded evil robots. As Shooty, take on the robot horde and save the world from the robot invaders, while interacting with a colorful cast of idiotic NPCs throughout the game. This…
Lost Gems – Splatterhouse Part 2&3 (MegaDrive/Genesis)
Hey there, I am back again with the next instalment for Lost Gems, which continues the special Halloween month, finishing a series I started earlier in the month. This week, I will be covering the sequels to the original Splatterhouse, which were developed by Now Production under the Namco banner. So let us take a…
Ai-deal-Rays – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by Riez-ON, AI-deal-Rays is a fast paced 3D action game, set in a world of advanced AI androids, where technological advancements have led to AI and humans living together. One night, you meet AI-Deal, a full-intelligence android during an emergency, becoming her owner and entering intense battles. This title is…
Retro Revival – Ghouls ‘n Ghosts: Capcom Arcade Stadium/NSO Mega Drive (Various)
Hello and welcome to this special instalment of Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic games that have been given a second chance to reach a new audience. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week as part of Halloween Month, I will be covering…
DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper – PlayStation Review
Overview – developed by Duck Team and published by Valkyrie Interactive, DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper is a microgame collection, with 100 distinct and very short challenges. As a group of ducklings, overcome the curse of the evil spirit D.U.C.K and beat the 100 in 1, or become trapped in the game. This title is…
Lost Gems – Splatterhouse (PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16)
Hello and welcome to Lost Gems, the series where I cover classic games that are no longer available in an official capacity. Continuing with the special Halloween month, I will be discussing the home version of a legendary horror action game from the arcade, developed by Namco in 1988. So let us take a look…
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Programancer and Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with publisher Retroware, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is the latest adventure starring the foul mouthed internet game critic. The Nerd has found himself at the center of a threat to gaming himself, now he must face his greatest enemies to save gaming.…
Lost Gems – House of the Dead 2&3 Return (Nintendo Wii)
Hello, after a brief break Lost Gems is back, the series where I cover classic games that are no longer available in an official capacity. This week kicks off Halloween month for the feature, where I will be covering a pair of classic rail shooter from SEGA, originally released for the arcades and then ported…
King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX – Review
Overview – developed by Suspicious Jam and published by Eastasiasoft, King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX is an arcade style table tennis battle game, where players battle it out with an eclectic mix of opponents. Take on the 5 masters in arcade mode, or go for the number one spot in the world through the championship…
Demon Turf Queens Edition – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Fabraz and published by Playtonic Friends, Demon Turf: Queens Edition is the ultimate version of the 3D platformer with a charming comedic attitude. Play Through three adventures starring Beebz, a demon who wants to claim all of the turf, take down the rulers of the realms and become the Demon Queen.…
Lost Gems – WCW/nWo Revenge (Nintendo 64)
Hello and welcome to Lost Gems, the feature where I cover games that have been abandoned, forgotten or simply lost to time. This week, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the debut of WCW Monday Nitro, I will be covering WCW/nWo Revenge for Nintendo 64. Developed by AKI Corporation and Asmik Ace Entertainment, it…
Fallen City Brawl – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Fallen City Studio and published by Eastasiasoft, Fallen City Brawl is a throwback to the arcade brawlers of the yester year, with action packed beat ‘em up chaos. Take on the gangs of the criminal underworld, who are waging war for control of Fallen City in the year 1989. This title…
Retro Revival – Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute (Various)
Hello and welcome to the latest entry in the Retro Revival series, covering classic games that have been given a second chance to be appreciated by a new audience. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week, I will be covering a classic action game that…
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy – Nintendo Switch Review
Overview – developed by Idea factory, Compile Heart and STING, with Publishing handled by Idea Factory International, the legendary Mado Monogatari dungeon crawling RPG series is back. The young aspiring mage Fia sets off on an adventure at the Ancient Magic Academy, with her goal to be the next Great Mage. This title is available…
Spy Bros. (Pipi &Bibi’s DX) – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by RAWRLAB Games, in collaboration with Tatsujin Co, Spy Bros. (Pipi &Bibi’s DX) is a remake of the classic arcade game by Toaplan. Experience the classic arcade puzzle game about two spies, who must infiltrate buildings and plant bombs on their terminals to destroy confidential information. This title is available…
Victory Heat Rally – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Skydevilpalm and published by Playtonic Friends, Victory Heat Rally is an arcade style racing game, inspired by classics of the genre like Power Drift. Take on the twists, turns and jumps of tracks across the Victory Heat Rally championship, battling it out with racers and rivals to be the VHRC champion.…
Lost Gems – Baku Baku Animal (SEGA Saturn/Various)
Hello there! It is time once again for Lost Gems, the retro feature where I talk about games that have been forgotten, abandoned and removed from sale. This week, I am going to be discussing a game released on several platforms, with the most prevalent being the SEGA Saturn and Windows. So let us take…
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Nintendo Switch Review
Overview – developed and published by WayForward, in collaboration with Limited Run Games, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is the latest entry in the hair whipping, magic dancing adventure series. As the Half-Genie hero Shantae, stop Risky Boots world spinning plan in this once cancelled adventure, originally planned for the Game Boy Advance. This title is…
Lost Gems – The NewZealand Story (SEGA Mega Drive)
It is that time of the week again, Lost Gems is here where I cover games that are no longer officially on sale. This week is a special one, where I will be discussing a classic game that received a unique port. The vibrant and challenging platformer, The NewZealand Story, developed by Taito for the…
Kimono Cats – Nintendo Switch Review
Overview – developed by HumaNature Studios and published by RedDeer.Games, Kimono Cats is a cosy adventure game based in old Japan about a pair of cats, who go on a trip through the festivals of Edo. By throwing darts, collect coins, items and play mini-games to create a vibrant village of your own. This title…
Lost Gems – Poy Poy (PlayStation)
Hello and welcome to the latest entry in Lost Gems, the special feature series where I cover classic titles that have been forgotten, ignored or abandoned. This week, I will be covering one of the more experimental games for the PlayStation. The chaotic and frantic party action game Poy Poy, developed and published by Konami…
MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Compile Heart and Tamsoft, with publishing handled by Idea Factory International, MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies is an action spin off in the Neptunia franchise of RPGS. Set at Gamicademi, the Goddesses of Gamindustri are trying to save their school from closure by making a zombie movie, using zombies that…
Lost Gems – Bomberman ’93 (PC-Engine)
Hello and welcome back to Lost Gems, the special feature where I cover titles that have been forgotten, left behind or simply removed from distribution. This week I will be covering a classic puzzle action game, developed by HUDSON Soft for the NEC PC-Engine. Bomberman ’93 which first released in 1992, with additional releases over…
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